Are you experienced in natural resources and passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next Mitigation Coordinator by July 25th, 2026! This is a full-time, limited duration position that may become permanent in the future. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule. The position is open to all qualified applicants. Current state employees may also apply to complete the assignment as a job rotation with approval from their current supervisor.
Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Mitigation Coordinator, you will too.
The Mitigation Coordinator serves as a program‑level technical specialist within the Planning and Policy Unit of the Aquatic Resource Management (ARM) program. This position supports the development, evaluation, and implementation of DSL-sponsored compensatory mitigation projects through utilization of the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund. Responsibilities include project development and coordination, technical research and analysis, contract development and administration, project monitoring and reporting, and providing outreach, information, and regulatory coordination to project partners such as property owners, local governments, and others.
This position will report directly to our main Salem office and is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This is a full-time, limited duration position that is expected to become permanent once funding is secure.
Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.
Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $5,453 - $8,345 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $5,832- $8,925.
Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting; frequent fieldwork is expected and required to complete assigned work. DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles, reimbursement for field gear, and travel expenses for authorized, on-the-job travel and fieldwork. Occasional travel is an essential function of the position, including overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions.
As our Mitigation Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to:
Identify opportunities for DSL-sponsored compensatory mitigation projects, including outreach, feasibility analysis, credit generation potential, and funding needs.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct research and analytical tasks, including monitoring and legislative reporting metrics.
Interpret, explain and develop training on relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email [email protected] to request the position description.
Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
Three (3) years of experience in aquatic resource management. At least one year of experience must be at a technical level or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
a bachelor’s degree in natural resources such as biology, ecology, or environmental science,
three (3) additional years of related experience.
NOTE: A master’s degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
A doctorate degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials:
Strong research and analytical skills, including data collection experience, preferably in wetlands and waterways, hydrology, soils, and plant identification
Experience in the identification, evaluation, and development of wetland or stream restoration projects, preferably in the Pacific Northwest
Please be sure to attach a resume and a cover letter of two (2) pages or less describing the above desired attributes you bring to this position.
For a detailed list of the duties for this position, please email [email protected] for a copy of the position description.
The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer, and any relevant volunteer and/or internship experience.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
